Book Giveaway - Amy Ellis

Please welcome Amy Ellis!

 Now, I know you have probably seen a lot of press about this book.

I hope to bring you a little something different.

Of course, first and foremost, I have to thank our friends at Martingale and Company 
for bringing us such a great book.

And now, let me introduce you to Amy!

Thanks for visiting with us, Amy.  Family First.  

I understand you have four children; congratulations! 
Do they each have their own sewing machine?

Without knowing the ages of your children, do you let them sew on your machine?

Thanks!  My girls are 11, 7, & 6 and the boy is almost 4.  The oldest has used mine some, but mostly uses the Janome Jem that is about as old as her now.  With the other two girls, we've mostly done handwork in an embroidery hoop, but I have hopes of introducing the machine this summer.  Owen has sat on my lap for hours of sewing, and has learned not to touch anything -  although the speed control is his favorite!

Speaking of machines, have you ever sewn on a treadle machine? 

What is the oldest sewing machine you have sewn on? 

Do you remember your mother's machine? 

I've not sewn on a treadle machine.  My mom's machine, when I was learning, was a white Singer, it had automatic buttonholes, so I don't think it was terribly old.  It has since been replaced though. 

Do you remember your grandmother's sewing machine? 

My grandmother is a hand work specialist!  She knits, does cross-stitch and hardanger.  She always has a project or two on the needles or waiting close by.  I remember sitting with on the couch and starting a number of projects with her - not necessarily finishing them though!

 I know from my own personal experience, people always want to know how their favorite designers 'work'.

When you finally put your head down and start 'power sewing', 

do you listen to music, books on tape, or are you a 'quiet' quilter?  

It really depends on the time of day!  If the kids are up and busy, I usually don't listen to anything so that I can keep an ear on what they are up to, and intervene as necessary.  After they have gone to bed I will turn on music or a podcast, or stream some netflix.

Do your neighbors know what your third profession is? (after wife, and mother, of course) 

If so, how do they react? 

I've told a couple of them!  One was really excited for me and has read the blog off and on.  

The other kinda looked at me like I was crazy. 

You have been so good natured to answer our questions - thank you. 

Amy, I have just one more question for you. And I'm sure our readers can't wait to hear - -

What is your next book and when will it be released?

I'm putting together a proposal actually - how'd you know!?  

The production phase of writing is a big push so I'm taking my time before jumping in again!

Let me give you my quick summary of this book's character, now that you've heard from Amy.

I must say, the cover did not say 'modern' to me.

Having said that, once I picked up the book and looked at the projects, (see above)
I was sure I wanted to make quite a few of these projects, and they were indeed modern quilts.


The instructions are clear, the yardage well thought out.
And of course, the photography, fantastic.
Thank you Martingale for another great title!

So.
If you would like to be the recipient of this great project filled book, 
please.....become a beyond the reef blog follower
and 'like' our beyond the reef facebook page
and
answer the question
what's the smallest quilt you have ever made, 
what's the largest quilt you have ever made?

The random number generator will pick the lucky recipient of the book giveaway
on Sunday afternoon - yep - one week from today


next blog - natalie makes an Amy Ellis quilt!!


HappiestDays.
Natalie.

www.beyondthereefpatterns.com

(and if you can't wait for the book giveaway to get your own copy of this great title,
please use the amazon link here at our blog site)